On Nov. 4, members of the Greenwood United Church congregation and invited guests gathered to celebrate the church's acheivement of becoming an Affirming Ministry - one intentionally open and inviting of people of all sexual orientation and gender identities. Greenwood becomes the farthest eastern church in Canada with the Affirm United recognition. Presenting a certificate of recognition to Affirming committee member Graeme Fownes (centre) is Nancy Corrigan of Inverness-guysborough Presbytery (centre right). Also pictured are (L-R): Kim Macaulay, invited speaker, Reverend Mary Jo Harrison, Glenda Kaiser, Norm Macmullen and Janice Cox. Photo by Andrew Brooks / The Victoria Standard.